An Exception to the General Decline of Infectious Diseases in the United

question 32

Multiple Choice

An exception to the general decline of infectious diseases in the United States is the increase in ______ after 1960.

• A)cancer
• B)obesity
• C)flu
• D)sexually transmitted diseases

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Definitions:

Percentage Change

A mathematical calculation that depicts the degree of change over time, usually expressed as a percentage.

Break-Even

The point at which total costs and total revenue are equal, meaning there is no net loss or gain, and one has "broken even."

Monthly

Pertaining to or calculated for a period of one month.

Variable Expense

Expenses that fluctuate with changes in production volume or level of activity, similar to variable costs.